Secret phone calls from a Saudi jail

Hundreds of young Ethiopian migrants face death row in Saudi Arabian prisons after migrating to escape conflict and economic hardship in the Tigray region. Many of these individuals, often convicted of smuggling Qat, endure overcrowded and inhumane conditions while their families remain largely unaware of their impending executions. Simultaneously, India’s youth have mobilized through the "Cockroach Janta Party," a movement originating from satirical social media responses to judicial remarks labeling unemployed youth as "cockroaches." This movement evolved into widespread protests against record-high unemployment and systemic failures in competitive examination processes, specifically recurring paper leaks. These demonstrations successfully pressured the government, resulting in the resignation of the education minister and forcing political leadership to engage more directly with the concerns and political influence of the country's younger demographic.